Ledaig Sinclair Series Rioja Cask Finish 46.3%

In 1797 John Sinclair, an innovative kelp merchant, applied for a lease of land know as Ledaig (letch-ick), which means “safe haven”.  After his first application was rejected, he persevered, remained true to his vision and, a year later the distillery was established.

This is the first release of Tobermory Distillery’s Sinclair Series and is inspired by the Spanish galleon which sank of the harbour of Tobermory more than 400 years ago.  Believed to have been laden with jewels, this signature expression of Ledaig has been finished in hand selected Rioja casks in honour of the Spanish treasure buried deep off the shoreline.

Made with heavily peated barley before being matured in ex-bourbon casks, and finished in hand-selected Spanish Rioja casks.  This single malt contains powerful flavours of smoke, spice, grape and sweet berries, with a lingering saltiness.  Is the very definition of Tobermory Distillery’s expressive nature.